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Post by Dod Watt on Sept 25, 2010 20:46:35 GMT
When teaching sports karate what are the attributes needed to make a champion  |
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Post by genkaimade on Sept 25, 2010 21:04:25 GMT
When teaching sports karate what are the attributes needed to make a champion Well, I would think that teaching then proper karate would suffice? Does it not totally defeat the point of training as if you train differently for a competition, surely there's no actual point in the competition as it isn't karate? :S |
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Post by Dod Watt on Sept 25, 2010 21:31:03 GMT
I see what you're saying Alex, and as I don't compete I agree with you to a certain extent, but there are people that do train for competitions.
I personally think that whether you train karate as a martial art or for competitions you need the same attributes to achieve your goal, and if we do that we're all champions, so for me you need skill and will but the will before skill.
Will being the same as heart, if you have the will to take part and continue with diligent training skill should develop, if you know what I mean.
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Post by kensei on Mar 2, 2011 14:38:41 GMT
Natural speed, Karate intellegency, Flexibility and a natural feel for controlled agression. And a specific body type! Longer and lean, the more distance they can traverse the better, us shorties always had to work twice as hard to get-er-done!
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Post by jimlukelkc on Mar 20, 2011 19:44:09 GMT
Hmm, speed can be gained by training, explosive- type movements etc, flexibility can be worked on, who has a natural feel for controlled aggression? some people I grant you are naturally aggressive and can learn to control it. Body type? you got me there but I guess this is where karate intelligence comes in. in that instance I can refer you to Steve cattle ( the late and great ) whose nick-name was stumpy!
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Post by fujicolt on Mar 21, 2011 21:35:34 GMT
Natural speed, Karate intellegency, Flexibility and a natural feel for controlled aggression. And a specific body type! Longer and lean, the more distance they can traverse the better, us shorties always had to work twice as hard to get-er-done! you obviously competed when weight categories came in. Before then twas everyone in there and 'us shorties' did OK = not all title winners were 6'4'' and lean by a long shot. Yes some where but not all. but then later you had categories and padding etc which balanced certain things out and made limb length more advantageous. But i and many I know have ever claimed, or would wish to, that twas harder for us being shorter. The tall lads had probs as well. |
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Post by jimlukelkc on Mar 23, 2011 18:55:55 GMT
on a related subject, what general training tips do you guys have for developing the necessary skill sets for kumite. I am thinking along the lines of say what kind of running regime would you advise? regular paced jogging or interval running ( Jog then sprint ) any tips for explosive movement etc?
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Post by fujicolt on Apr 5, 2011 22:18:02 GMT
on a related subject, what general training tips do you guys have for developing the necessary skill sets for kumite. I am thinking along the lines of say what kind of running regime would you advise? regular paced jogging or interval running ( Jog then sprint ) any tips for explosive movement etc? Jim i would respectfully suggest you are discussing fitness aspects here - rather than Fighting (Kumite) aspects. Kase Sensei couldnt run for hours but he could marmalise you in seconds. hope you get my point? |
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Post by kensei on Apr 6, 2011 13:36:07 GMT
I actually still dont train in a organization with weight catagories. Never have. The fact is I always found long limbed guys harder to work with, Its much better however when they are clumsy and long limbed!  |
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Post by fujicolt on Apr 6, 2011 21:10:12 GMT
I actually still dont train in a organization with weight catagories. Never have. The fact is I always found long limbed guys harder to work with, Its much better however when they are clumsy and long limbed! as a fellow pocket battle ship (my old Mum's term bless her!) I know what you mean but those long legged b*ggers that send a mae geri in from 200 yards away (or so it feels LOL!) are hard work! |
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